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Minestrone Soup Made Easy: A Hearty Twist with Turkey Bacon

Minestrone Soup
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Enjoy a flavorful minestrone soup with a hearty twist, featuring turkey bacon for added taste!

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and crumble. Leave a tablespoon of drippings in the pot.
  2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until translucent.
  3. Stir in the carrots, celery, and zucchini. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  6. Stir in the beans, spinach, and crumbled turkey bacon. Heat through and serve.

Notes

  • For added flavor, you can sprinkle parmesan cheese on top before serving.
  • This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day!

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Keywords: Minestrone Soup, Turkey Bacon, Hearty Soup, Easy Recipes

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